A few more projects

Here I go slacking again.......I am seriously going to try to update more often....really. ;) I have been doing some more tatting, trying new patterns. This 1st one is just a medalion, about 3" across. Not sure what I will use it for yet.

This one is of 3 pair of earrings I made with beads attached. It is a little blurry and the red ones really are the same size.

I also made Madelaine a new "bag" for Christmas. She had asked for one in blue and brown with straps and pockets......this is what she got. I got the pattern from "Quilts & More" mag fall issue.

There is one large middle section and 6 outside pockets! 2 on each end and 2 between the handles.

I have also been trying to get myself/craft/sewing things organized, not much progress so far. Today I did finally remove the old wallpaper border from my bathroom walls (it has only been half done for close to a year). I also made chicken vegie noodle soup which would have been much better for us last week when we were both sick, but I didn't feel like cooking then.

If you look at the lists I have on the side bar, you will see that this year will be a busy one for me. I will be trying real hard to finish up what I can though.

Till next time,

Well, here is a picture of our tree this year.....I guess the "want to" did finally win out. I made the ornaments that are on it, think it could use some more. Also, I should have taken the clock down before snapping the picture. The gifts under it are all for me!!!! I did a 12 days of Christmas swap with the women on the HGTV needlework & quilting boards. Starting on Sat. we get to open 1 gift each day till Christmas. I am like a little kid, it is hard to wait.

These are the gift card holders I am making for the grandchildren that like money to do their own shopping. I used a Carol Doak pattern that she made for her yahoo group. They have an opening on the back to slip something in. I still have 3 or 4 more to make.

I don't feel like I have gotten much done these past few days, but guess I have. I also did a few more needle tatting projects. The light purple bookmark is for my mom, I am not sure who is getting the other items.

Till next time,

Some samples of my projects

This is a wallhanging that I just finished in time for Thanksgiving. The turkey is "stuffed" so he is 3-D.

These are some of the needle tatting projects I have been practicing on. I have done a few more that I need to take pictures of.

I haven't been doing a whole lot for the last few days. I did manage to do my Christmas shopping - will probably have to go back a few times, I usually forget something. Haven't put up a tree yet. Keep debating on whether I want to or not. The want to will probably win out in another day or so.

I still haven't put the pictures saved from my old computer on this one either, so don't have a lot to share right now. All of my "most beautiful grandchildren in the world" are with those. Guess I better make that a project for later today.

Till next time